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# geth

> The go-ethereum command-line interface.
> More information: <https://geth.ethereum.org>.

- Connect to the main Ethereum network and automatically download the full node:

`geth`

- Connect to the Ropsten test network:

`geth --testnet`

- Create a new account:

`geth account new`

- Enable mining:

`geth --mine`